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Dr. Bauman is very informative and very friendly. He answered all my questions and explained the procedure to me in depth. He explained all the risks and benefits of having this surgery. I will join an after care program recommended by Dr. Bauman.
The office staff was also very nice and always available for me.
I have complete faith and trust in Dr. Bauman as a surgeon and would recommend him to anyone.
Dr. Bauman did a fantastic job on me. My surgery went wonderful. I was home in two days and had almost no pain related to the surgery itself.
Dr. B has changed my life forever.
I had a friend that had the surgery before me with another doc. She and her family have been a great support for me and my family.
Dr. Bauman was great. I was most impressed with the nurses and the medical staff that I talked with at the hospital. Every department that I had to go into for my pre-op talked about how great Dr. Bauman was for overweight people. I heard all different kinda stories about how someone in that department or someone they knew had the surgery with Dr. Bauman. Me being a nurse, that was very impressive.
I had researched gastric bypass surgery for 3 years. This is the doctor that I picked to do my surgery. (before that I ever met him) He has a great bedside manner. He looks you in the eye. He hears what you are saying when you talk to him. I know doctors and that is saying alot!
The least thing that I dont like about him is the fact that he moves so fast. He is on the go go go, but he seems very caring.
If things change, I will keep you updated.
My first appointment with Dr. Bauman was May 30, 2001. He was very informative and went over exactly what to expect from the surgery, he even had a diagram showing what he would be doing.
Dr. Bauman is getting very busy, it is now taking a few months just to get a consultation with him, but he is worth the wait.
September 13,2001
Just met Dr.Bauman yesterday, he was very
informative and I felt no pressure to hurry.
He answered all of my questions honestly &
did NOT 'candy-coat'like he was trying to sell me on something. Staff was good also.
October 20,2001
Met w/Dr's. Spitz & Quinn for my other
consuls (endo & psych) and felt they were
every bit as through as Dr.B. I saw them on
the 12th and it will be another week for all the info to reach Dr.B for the Surgeons
Letter to BCBS. Passed the Upper GI & and
Gall Bladder ck.s. Now W A I T I N G !
Forgot to mention I have 2 upcoming appoint-
-ments w/Diane Strout, the Nutritionist that
follows your care before & after surgery. Her
office called me to set it up, I heard that it
was very difficult to schedule w/her. She is
only in the office 11/2 days so that part is the most difficult. It is now a requirement
that you see her twice before surgery so that
you are prepared from the very start. All 3
docs have stressed the need for follow-ups
w/her and the importance family & friends
support for sucess.
I have had 2 emails from Dr B. He was very kind and considerate. I was having a hard time finding a surgeon with my insurance but he never hesitated once. My first appointment with him will be sometime in June. And then from what I understand from Ilene in the office it takes around 4 weeks or less after that for surgery. I am really excited and can't wait. This is what I have been dreaming of for a long time now.
I have just now made it to my date with Dr B on the 21st of Sept. We have had a few set backs along the way but I am on my way now. I have learned these past few months that Dr B is very meticulous. He has to have all his ducks in a row. He's red headed and a little bit of a temper, lol, but he is a sweet person with only your best interest at heart. I would rate Dr B on a scale of 1-10, probably a 9. Maybe I will change this to a 10 after surgery. We'll see.
When I talked w/Dr. Bauman's office the lady said that Coventry Ins. did not have a contract with them and she seemed to think they would not approve the surgery, but she put my name on the list and told me to let her know when I heard from them. I've always believed that "where there's a will, there's a way," and I just have to find that WAY!! Say a prayer for me!
I met with Dr. Bauman on June 29th. He seemed to be very knowledgeable and took his time to explain the surgery. He wanted to make sure I was aware of the risks and show me exactly how the surgery would be performed. The staff in his office seemed very nice. I have not had any problems at all from anyone there.
I emailed Dr. Bauman to inquire if he was accepting Medicaid patients. He was very courteous in his email and desiring to help any way that he and his office could.
Will have my consultation the first week of September.
Have seen Dr Bauman one time. He was very informative and said that I was a canidate for surgery. He said since I lived out of town a good ways I would have to stay in town for a week so I would be close to him. Also will have to stay in a program where they will follow my progress and help me for a year after.